Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented the prevalence of betrayal and dishonesty in Nigeria’s political landscape, saying many politicians cannot be trusted to keep their word.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Jonathan spoke in Benin City on Thursday at the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff and ex-Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Ogiadomhe.
The event drew dignitaries including former governors Lucky Igbinedion, Adams Oshiomhole, Prof. Osarhiemen Osunbor, Ibrahim Dakwambo, as well as Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa (representing Governor Monday Okoebholo), members of the Edo State House of Assembly, traditional rulers, and the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
“Politics, in Nigerian Standard, is About Betrayals” – Jonathan
Praising Ogiadomhe for his loyalty, Jonathan said he was one of the few friends who stood firmly by him during and after his presidency.
> “When I became president, and even post-presidency, one of the few friends who could give up their necks for me is Mike. You know politics, in the Nigerian standard, is about betrayals. You find it difficult to see somebody who will say the same thing in the morning and in the evening. I’ve witnessed a lot of betrayals, especially in my 2015 election. But Mike is somebody who would take a bullet on my behalf,” Jonathan declared.
He described Ogiadomhe as a man whose word could be trusted, unlike “most politicians who say one thing and change their stance the next hour.”
Tributes from Other Leaders
Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa praised the celebrant for laying a solid foundation in government, while former Governor Lucky Igbinedion recalled entrusting Ogiadomhe with state affairs whenever he travelled abroad.
Similarly, Senator Adams Oshiomhole lauded Ogiadomhe’s consistency, recalling that he always pledged loyalty to Jonathan whenever political discussions arose.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
